Configuring Database & Finishing Installation Using kickstart.php

Access the Restoration Tool

Once the backup files are extracted:

For other CMS-installer / Softaculous flows, see "Installation already exists" — Softaculous Reinstall Fix and What is bitrixsetup.php?.

1. The Akeeba Kickstart tool will prompt you with a "Run the Installer" button.
2. Click it to proceed to:
   http://yourdomain.com/installation/index.php
3. You will see the Akeeba Restoration Wizard (for Joomla) or the WordPress Database Setup (for WordPress).

Enter Database Details

You'll need to enter the database credentials from your hosting provider.

MySQL/MariaDB Database Information

If using cPanel, you can find database details under MySQL Databases.

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Test the Database Connection

Once you've entered the database details:

1. Click "Test Connection".
2. If successful, proceed with "Next".
3. If an error occurs:
   • Double-check the database hostname, username, and password.
   • Make sure the database exists and is accessible.
   • Check that your hosting provider allows remote MySQL connections (for external databases).

Restore the Database

1. Click "Restore Database".
2. The installer will import your tables and data into the database.
3. Wait until the process completes.

Now your website's database is restored.

Finalize the Installation

1. Click "Next" to proceed to site configuration.
2. If needed, update:
   • Site URL (https://yourdomain.com)
   • Admin username & password
   • Email settings (for contact forms, notifications)
3. Click "Finish Installation".

Delete Installation Folder

For security reasons, remove the installation folder after restoring the database.

For Joomla

Click "Remove Installation Folder" or manually delete it:

rm -rf /var/www/html/installation

For WordPress

No need to remove anything manually; WordPress setup completes automatically.

Summary

Now your website is fully restored and live!